Saban Films just announced they've acquired the US distribution rights to the post-apocalyptic horror film Cell starring John Cusack, Samuel L. Jackson and Isabelle Fuhrman (Orphan, The Hunger Games). That means the film will see some kind of release (hopefully) in 2016.

Directed by Tod â€œKipâ€ Williams (Paranormal Activity 2, The Door in the Floor), Cell is based on the apocalyptic novel of the same name by Stephen King, who adapted the screenplay along with Adam Alleca (The Last House on the Left).

Synopsis:When a mysterious cell phone signal is broadcast across the network and turns the population into mindless animals, struggling graphic artist Clay Riddell (Cusack) bands together with a small group of fellow survivors to trek across a decimated New England to seek answers and reunite with his son.

Saban Films President Bill Bromiley said, â€œStephen King is widely recognized as a master of the horror genre. Combining his talent along with Toddâ€™s vision and this dynamic cast, which reteams King, John Cusack, and Samuel L. Jackson for the first time since 1408, delivers a truly unique modern tale of survival.â€

â€œI enjoyed working on Cell and love the way it turned out,â€ said Stephen King. â€œKip Williams has made a scary and thoroughly entertaining movie. But you may want to put your cellphone in the freezer after seeing it.â€

Cell was fully financed by Benaroya Pictures and produced by Benaroya Pictures and The Genre Company.

Jonathan Saba and Ness Saban negotiated the deal on behalf of Saban Films, and Ben Weiss of Paradigm, Ben Kramer and Nick Ogiony of CAA, and Joseph Lanius of International Film Trust on behalf of the producers.